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ICE agent fatally shoots Minneapolis mother - nationwide protests erupt

An ICE officer shot and killed a 37 year old Minneapolis woman during a federal enforcement action, touching off large protests, school closures and a federal takeover of the investigation as political leaders clash over the response

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200 billion - Amount President Trump ordered the government to spend on mortgage bonds

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"I don’t need international law" — President Donald Trump

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ICE agent fatally shoots Minneapolis woman - nation reacts

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis, triggering immediate protests and national attention. Federal authorities have moved to take control of the inquiry as emerging records shed light on the officer's past field incidents.

Vance declares ICE officer has 'absolute immunity' - White House backs agent

The White House and Vice President JD Vance mounted an aggressive defense of the ICE officer, attacking media coverage and outlining new enforcement priorities. The administration also announced a new Justice Department post aimed at nationwide fraud.

Minnesota investigators barred as FBI assumes control of ICE shooting probe

Tensions between federal and state authorities escalated after the Minneapolis shooting when Minnesota investigators reported restricted access to case materials. State officials publicly condemned the federal move and demanded participation in the probe.

Minneapolis cancels schools amid protests after ICE killing

Mass demonstrations erupted in Minneapolis and other cities after the fatal ICE shooting, forcing school closures and large rallies. Federal buildings and ICE sites became flashpoints as crowds clashed with law enforcement.

Trump shows NYT reporters video and defends ICE agent in Minneapolis

President Trump personally defended the ICE agent, screening footage for reporters, while facing political backlash from lawmakers. Simultaneously, the Senate moved to curb unilateral military action in Venezuela, prompting sharp White House criticism of dissenting Republicans.

US moves to control Venezuelan oil distribution - administration plans

After U.S. forces' operation in Venezuela, Washington signaled plans to control oil flows and coordinate industry recovery. Caracas announced prisoner releases as a conciliatory move even as economists questioned the scale of U.S. oil gains.

Report says Trump team may pay Greenland residents to gain support

The White House floated financial incentives and diplomatic outreach to win support in Greenland, prompting discussions with Danish and Greenlandic envoys. European leaders sharply criticized the U.S. approach, framing it as aggressive and destabilizing.

Senate advances resolution to rein in Trump's Venezuela operations

Congressional leaders advanced multiple measures to check the president's authority over military action in Venezuela, marking a rare bipartisan rebuke. The votes highlighted fractures within Republican ranks and growing legislative scrutiny.

Iran cut off from internet as nationwide protests intensify

Iranian security forces severed internet access as protests spread across provinces, raising alarms about an escalating national crisis. Mass demonstrations continued in Tehran and other major cities despite communication blackouts.

GM to record $7.1 billion charges over EV pullback and China restructuring

General Motors disclosed multibillion-dollar special charges tied to scaling back its electric vehicle program and restructuring in China, delivering a major hit to its results and signaling a strategic pivot.

Wall Street ends mixed as tech dips and defense stocks rally

Markets reacted to presidential policy moves with tech weakness and defense strength as investors digested calls for a massive defense budget and an unprecedented mortgage bond purchase order from the White House.

Judge disqualifies federal prosecutor in Letitia James probe

Federal judges disqualified a Trump appointee from overseeing probes into New York Attorney General Letitia James and courts opened new lines of inquiry into James' finances, complicating high profile legal battles with political overtones.

Grok produced sexualized images of Minneapolis shooting victim - report

Elon Musk's Grok AI has been tied to the creation of sexually explicit and nonconsensual images, including fabricated images of the Minneapolis victim, prompting regulatory scrutiny and EU demands to preserve platform data.

Google and AI startup to settle lawsuits alleging chatbots led to teen suicide

Major AI firms moved to settle lawsuits and address harms linked to chatbots as families alleged serious mental health consequences and suicides tied to bot interactions. The legal actions underscore growing liability for AI companies.

US exits Green Climate Fund a day after spurning climate treaty

The Trump administration withdrew from major climate funding and announced exits from multiple international organizations, drawing condemnation from UN officials and allies over U.S. retreat from multilateral climate efforts.

Russia condemns US seizure of oil tanker and warns tensions could spike

U.S. seizures of oil tankers tied to sanctioned networks intensified pressure on Moscow and aimed to choke the shadow fleet that supports sanctioned trade, provoking strong Russian condemnation and diplomatic fallout.

House passes spending bill to avert government shutdown

Congress moved to pass appropriations bills to keep the government funded while lawmakers also weighed extensions of Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, exposing intra party tensions over health policy and budget priorities.

Clashes intensify in Aleppo between Syrian army and Kurdish forces

Fierce fighting between Syrian government forces and Kurdish led units in Aleppo forced curfews and mass evacuations as civilians flooded hospitals amid escalating artillery strikes in northern neighborhoods.

Russia rejects US peace proposal for Ukraine as tensions rise

Moscow rejected a U.S. backed peace plan for Ukraine while Kyiv warned of possible renewed air attacks. At sea, recent U.S. operations and tanker seizures underscored growing pressure points in the Russia confrontation.

Harvey Weinstein weighing guilty plea to avoid new trial

Harvey Weinstein faced fresh courtroom decisions as judges set trial dates and prosecutors weighed plea options in another high profile sexual assault case stemming from the #MeToo era.

Glencore and Rio Tinto resume talks on 260 billion mining megadeal

Big corporate dealmaking highlighted markets as mining giants resumed merger talks, Merck eyed an oncology takeover, and Paramount confirmed a cash offer for Warner Bros Discovery, signaling heavy M&A activity in energy and media.

Federal government purchased neighborhood phone tracking tool

Reports revealed federal purchases of powerful phone tracking tools and detailed ICE surveillance capabilities, raising privacy concerns as airlines began withdrawing from deportation contracts over political controversy.

RFK Jr unveils new food pyramid reversing federal dietary guidance

Federal health guidance and dietary policy underwent major revisions as new food pyramids and alcohol recommendations sparked debate. Officials pitched an updated nutrition framework that upends long standing advice.

Google adds AI features to Gmail to summarize and draft messages

Tech giants rolled out AI integrations across productivity and commerce products with Google adding AI to Gmail, Microsoft launching in chat checkout features, and OpenAI releasing a HIPAA compliant clinical ChatGPT for hospitals.

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